"The ___ Duckling" (children's tale) — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the May 9 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
UGLY
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
May 9 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword May 9 2025
UGLY
In "Friends," the friends spot ___ Naked Guy from Monica's window, making him unwanted entertainment
UGLY
4
"Coyote ___," 2000 film where moving to a new city feels like stepping into a brand-new year where big dreams and wild opportunities await
UGLY
4
___ Naked Guy, infamous neighbor from the TV series "Friends" who is mentioned in detail but never makes a single appearance
UGLY
4
"The ___ Duckling"
UGLY
4
"The ___ Duckling"
UGLY
4
"The ___ Truth" (2009 Gerard Butler movie)
UGLY
4
TV's "___ Betty"
UGLY
4
"The ___ Duckling" (popular fairy tale)
UGLY
4
TV's "___ Betty"
UGLY
4
"___ Betty," comedy starring America Ferrera
UGLY
4
"The Good, the Bad and the ___" (1966 Clint Eastwood movie)
UGLY
4
"The ___ Duckling"
UGLY
4
Ninth month, for short
SEP
3
Leather-punching tool (anagram of "law")
AWL
3
Wednesday follower, for short
THU
3
Wrinkle-removing home appliance
IRON
4
"Nothing to ___ here!"
SEE
3
Malevolent enchantress
HAG
3
___ John's Pizza (restaurant franchise)
PAPA
4
"Fall of Giants" author ___ Follett
KEN
3
___-purpose flour
ALL
3
Settle into a chair
SIT
3
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